The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. BMW 320d Coupé (08 - 10)

€ 47,000
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) Lotus Exige
€ 36,800
BMW 320d Coupé (08 - 10) BMW 320d Coupé
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Lotus Exige is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 31.3 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 9.1 inches lower than the BMW 320d Coupé.
Lotus Exige
BMW 320d Coupé
45.8
Blueprint Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
67.7
75.6
54.9
Blueprint BMW 320d Coupé (08 - 10)
70.2
78.1
67.7 in
Width
70.2 in
75.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
45.8 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
90.6
149
Blueprint BMW 320d Coupé (08 - 10)
108.7
180.3
149 in
Length
180.3 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Exige
BMW 320d Coupé
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
1389 lb
41.86 %
BMW 320d Coupé (08 - 10)

General

Lotus Exige
BMW 320d Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige
BMW 320d Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d Coupé
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Coupé

Performance

Lotus Exige
BMW 320d Coupé
147 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Coupé

 REPLAY
10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
BMW 320d Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige
BMW 320d Coupé
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 320d Coupé
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
311 mi
Range
790 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
790 mi
BMW 320d Coupé
Environmental Impact
166.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.8 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 320d Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige
BMW 320d Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data